Curly Top Reviews & Ratings - IMDb IMDb 12 out of 13 people found the following review useful: Sweetness And Values A La Shirley Temple from United States 12 January 2008 This is another solid Shirley Temple film with some wonderful, sweet scenes and lines you certainly wouldn't hear in movies today. For instance: "It's Sunday. Would you like to go to Sunday School? Ohh, I love Sunday School!" In addition to the innocence, truly nice characters, decent humor and music, what I appreciated was the lack of screen time of the villain. Many movies have some nasty person giving Shirley a hard time. To me, that's uncomfortable, but in this film the villain gets little screen time. Thus, much of the film features nothing but good, likable people. That list is headed by pretty Rochelle Hudson as "Mary Blair" and charming singer/good guy John Boles as "Edward Morgan" and, finally, good old Arthur Treacher as the butler (what else?!), "Reynolds.". To be fair, I didn't think the songs were that super, except for Shirley's "Animal Crackers In My Soup," which is a great song.

If I recall, at least half the songs in this film were by the adults (two by Boles and one by Rochelle) and, frankly, I'd rather hear little Miss Temple. Boles' numbers and voice are too outdated for today. He has that Rudy Vallee-type 'early 30s voice. Do not watch this on a colorized VHS version as I did. Shirley's teeth are green and it's distracting. Stick to the black-and-white, especially now that it is available with a good DVD transfer. Overall, a nice story with lots of nice people give you a warm feeling when viewing this. Was the above review useful to you? 13 out of 17 people found the following review useful: Drop Dead Gorgeous from Florida 24 January 2002 Shirley was cute, but if you are a woman, and honest, you will admit to yourself that while you are enjoying Shirley as the little orphan charmer, that it is John Boles and Rochelle Hudson who keep your interest perked in this film. John Boles was drop dead gorgeous, probably THE best looking leading man EVER to come out of Hollywood.

I have to admit that he is the reason I enjoy watching this film over and over again. They don't make leading men like him anymore in Hollywood. Men who looked like real men, distinguished, wearing real suits and ties: not models, porn stars, hippies, or gay stereotypes. Was the above review useful to you? 10 out of 13 people found the following review useful: Little Shirley Invites You To Join Her For A Snack Of Animal Crackers from Forest Ranch, CA 7 September 2000 A spunky little orphan, who brings happiness into the rather bleak institution where she lives, shakes her CURLY TOP and wins the heart of a young bachelor millionaire. Her beautiful older sister doesn't do so badly, either... Shirley Temple is in her prime in this delightful family film. Her infectious smile & sparkling personality are ample indications as to why she was Hollywood's box office champ for years. Replete with talent & abundant charm, Little Miss Temple is a constant joy to watch & a source of never-failing amusement. Up against a champion scene stealer, the romantic leads in Shirley's films never got a great deal of attention and it is no different here.

Although both are attractive and more than competent, John Boles & Rochelle Hudson are the latest duo to sacrifice themselves on Temple's altar. Each are even given pleasant songs to sing, but the viewer squirms impatiently, wishing the story to return to The Real Star. Shirley always found much stiffer competition from the wonderful character actors who populated her films. Here she's up against some heavy hitters. Sweet Jane Darwell & peppery Rafaela Ottiano appear as the matrons of the orphanage. Etienne Girardot plays a nasty-tempered trustee. Most especially there's the inimitable Arthur Treacher, adding another comic butler to his resume. This tall, imperious Englishman with the properly stiff upper lip was always a memorable cinematic companion to Miss Temple and he was more than capable of holding his own against the little moppet in the four films they shared. Movie mavens will recognize the great Billy Gilbert as Boles' comic cook. Shirley gets to sing `When I Grow Up' & her classic `Animal Crackers.' Was the above review useful to you?

7 out of 8 people found the following review useful: The Right to Be Happy from Kissimmee, Florida 4 January 2008 CURLY TOP (Fox, 1935), directed by Irving Cummings, stars popular child star Shirley Temple and her most distinctive features of all, the curls of her hair seen flashing on camera during the opening credits before her smiling face fills up the screen. This is followed by the faces and listed names of her co-stars John Boles and Rochelle Hudson who are equally matched in the story that revolves around Temple's character. Reportedly an unofficial remake to the Jane Webster story "Daddy Long Legs" most recently filmed in 1931 with Janet Gaynor and Warner Baxter, this version remains one of the most beloved movies in Temple's early career. In an fade-in reminiscent to a Charles Dickens novel that opens during a cold, dark, rainy night at the Lakeside Orphanage where a group of little girls are seen marching upstairs in perfect order, escorted by the stern Mrs. Higgins (Rafaela Ottiano) and the very nice Henrietta Denham (Jane Darwell).

Other members of the orphanage are the Blair sisters, Mary (Rochelle Hudson) and Elizabeth (Shirley Temple), whose parents, stage performers, were killed in an automobile accident. Mary, the eldest, not only earns her keep helping with the chores from morning till night, but looks after Elizabeth, who playful manner always lands her in trouble. Aside from acquiring a pony named Spunky and a duck as her pets, Elizabeth, better known as "Curly," entertains the orphans by singing the songs written by Mary. Her entertainment is witnessed by the visiting members of the board of trustees headed by Mr. Wyckoff (Etienne Girardot), and Edward Morgan (John Boles), a bachelor heir to millions whose fortune may be the means of financial support for the orphanage. So impressed by this little girl, Morgan decides to sponsor the girls in secret, acting as a lawyer to his millionaire friend, "Hiram Jones" who wants to adopt them.

Morgan fulfills his act of human kindness by having the girls (pony and duck, too) stay with him for the summer at his beach house, accompanied by his Aunt Genevieve (Esther Dale), Reynolds (Arthur Treacher), the butler, and a chef (Billy Gilbert), giving them every happiness money can buy. While Elizabeth is having the time of her life, ranging from water skiing with "Uncle Edward" and entertaining guests by doing a hula dance at the beach, Mary, who has attracted the attention of Jimmy Rogers (Maurice Murphy), a young pilot, becomes disillusioned when she overhears the reason why she and "Curly" were actually taken in by Morgan in the first place.

A light-hearted story with doses of fine tunes thrown in, compliments of composers Ted Koehler, Edward Heyman, Irving Caesar and Ray Henderson, including "Animal Crackers in My Soup" (sung by Shirley Temple); "It's All So New to Me" (sung by John Boles as he envisions wall paintings of Curly coming to life); "The Simple Things in Life" (sung by Rochelle Hudson); "When I Grow Up" (sung by Temple enacting the part of a little girl, young adult and grandmother in a wheelchair); and "Curly Top" (sung by Boles, danced by Temple on top of piano). Boles and Hudson each provide solos to best advantage while "Animal Crackers in My Soup" became as synonymous to Temple's "On the Good Ship Lollipop." Although Hudson never appeared opposite Temple again, John Boles would enact the role as her father in THE LITTLEST REBEL (Fox, 1935). Next to James Dunn, Boles works extremely well with Temple. Such a likable actor, Boles, through his good graces captured on screen, demonstrates how much he enjoys working with Temple, particularly with his sincere hug.

Arthur Treacher, whose butler characters has become his trademark, is teamed with Temple for the first time. With his catch phrase "My word!" taking precedence over Temple's constant "Oh, my goodness," they make a wonderful pair. One of their key scenes together finds Treacher teaching Temple table etiquette. "My word!" Another notable moment finds Temple doing a Hawaiian dance on the beach, a scene that was used for Temple's latter movie, YOUNG PEOPLE (1940), and a segment for the 1970s documentary about the movies, "That's Hollywood" narrated by Tom Bosley. In an episode dedicated to deleted scenes from the final movie print, the writers of that series mislabeled the hula dance number edited from CURLY TOP because of Temple being topless, sporting only a hula dress and a lei over her neck, while in reality this scene has always existed in the finished product. Formerly presented on many local TV channels since the 1960s on its Shirley Temple festivals, by which many stations eliminated the opening ten minutes, having the movie begin instead in the morning where Mrs.

Denham (Jane Darwell) is seen raising the window shades and finding Curly's horse sleeping on the bed next to her. CURLY TOP, along with other Temple favorites, were later shown on various cable channels, ranging from The Disney Channel (1990s); American Movie Classics (1996-2000, sporadic revivals after-wards), Fox Movie Channel and Turner Classic Movies (TCM premiere: July 6, 2015). Available in both VHS and DVD in black and white or "colorized" formats, the most complete copy for CURLY TOP (77 minutes) happens to be from its 1988 VHS copy distributed by Playhouse Video that even goes as far as including the exit music to the title song in blank screen following the closing casting credits. CURLY TOP may not be reality, but it sure serves its purpose as a happy kind of movie for everyone and anyone to enjoy, thanks to those who've made it all possible, the staff, supporting players, and most of all, "Curly Top" herself. (***) Was the above review useful to you?

6 out of 8 people found the following review useful: Classic Shirley from United States 4 September 2005 Being an extremely rebellious teenage girl and a huge Shirley Temple fanatic seemed really odd to everyone who knew me. Not only did I love the strange alternate universe she existed in where little orphan girls can triumph over any tragedy, and sing and dance all the while, but I easily recognized the young actress's remarkable talent and charisma. I can't think of any child star, now or then, who could carry an entire film the way she did every year in the 1930's. She is completely unrivaled. In "Curly Top" she plays Elizabeth Blair, a sweetly precocious orphan who, along with her older sister Mary, is adopted by a kind-hearted wealthy businessman. The musical numbers are absolutely classic, and include the famous "Animal Crackers In My Soup" in which she leads her fellow orphans in a dining room singalong. Then there's the ultra-adorable song n' dance (and jump-rope) number "When I Grow Up", where we get to see little Shirley dress up in various costumes that include a wedding gown and an old lady getup, gray hair and all.

Last but not least, Shirley does one of her most famous tapdance numbers on top of a white grand piano in the aptly-titled song "Curly Top". The seasoned supporting cast definitely shines as well. John Boles is extremely charming as the handsome bachelor Edward Morgan, although his piano-accompanied operatic singing can seem a little tedious, especially to younger viewers. One of my favorite actors, Arthur Treacher, expertly plays the quietly sarcastic butler whose stiff exterior quickly melts after befriending young Elizabeth. Treacher is better known for his role in the later Shirley Temple film, The Little Princess, in which he plays the cruel schoolmaster's flamboyant brother, Mr Birdy. Filled with interesting characters and situations, "Curly Top" is such a delightful movie. It's got musical numbers, romance, drama, and comedy, all wrapped up in a cute little package. It's a must-have for Shirley Temple fans, and classic movie fans in general. ~Darlene from Houston, Texas 10 August 2005 I must have been blind to hardly remember a thing about this film when I was a preteen!

That's quite unusual because since that time, and this is a quintessential Shirley Temple film, very fun with a wonderful cast all around. This was the first remake Shirley did of a Mary Pickford film (Daddy Long Legs). (Shirley) and her young adult sister Mary (Rochelle Hudson) are orphans adopted by wealthy orphanage trustee Edward Morgan (John Boles). The day he meets both of them, he is captivated by them both, but really has his eyes set on Shirley. Shirley is quite the most charismatic and adorable youngster at the orphanage, but always seems to get into trouble, especially by some of the stuffy trustees and one of the matrons. Of everyone she sees besides the children, her sister, Mrs. Denham (the matron winningly played by Jane Darwell), and Edward Morgan are the only ones who stand by her. When the director orders the matrons to take her to a public institution, Edward flatly tells him he will completely withdraw his support (which is needed, as he is very wealthy). Then he talks to Shirley and asks if whether or not they can be friends.

She refuses because she has to has to use "Ma'am, Sir", and smile all the time around grownup visitors. She further captivates him more, and then he asks if a "friend" of his could adopt her. She goes to ask Mary, who tells Edwards that she promised their parents to never leave Shirley. Out of sympathy, he accepts. Edward keeps up the deception that he is not their true guardian, but that they are loaned to him for the summer. It's quite obvious why. First, he is lonely for companionship, to be loved just for himself, not his great wealth. Wealth can't buy everything, obviously. Next, he is caring enough to allow Shirley not to continue the excessive display of gratitude she's had to give. Arthur Treacher has some wonderful scenes as the butler, completely outdoing himself when he disgustedly grabs Shirley's duck by the neck! Rochelle Hudson, as the older sister, gets to sing "The Simple Things in Life" (and does it well), but her characterization is somewhat weak in places. She is a touch too gentle, vulnerable, and mature, but is also very sincere and sometimes light-hearted.

She captivates a very young man named Jimmy Rogers, who proposes to her. She refuses him at first, but the night all this happened, Edward Morgan has already become jealous of him, not knowing he's in love with Mary. His Aunt Genevieve (excellently played by Esther Dale) tells him she thinks (actually, knows) he's very fond of her, and suspects that Jimmy will propose to Mary before the summer ends. This only makes Edward more disgusted, and Mary overhears him angrily say to his aunt that he cares nothing for Mary. She immediately takes the remark the wrong way and accepts Jimmy's proposal. But Edward cools down and wises up, finds Mary to talk to her alone, only to learn they're engaged. It's obvious that he's sad, which breaks Mary's heart. But he generously asks to add to their happiness in any way he can, little knowing what is really in store for him. Shirley learns of the engagement and says that she wants him to wed Mary. But despite Shirley simply being like she always was, John Boles really adds to the film immensely, my second favorite, and the actual reason I watch this film.

He has the most rounded-out character and is utterly convincing as a very kind-hearted, generous, loving, and refreshingly human gentleman. He gives the most realistic characterization in the film, mostly because Shirley is just her normal movie persona. He beats out Jane Darwell, a wonderful character actress and Shirley's frequent co-star. He is GORGEOUS and despite being at least 38 when he did the film, looks exactly the right age to be Shirley's father and Rochelle Hudson's love interest (at 19, she looks older). He sings two songs (the same as Shirley), but with a brilliant voice that is "almost operatic" but very easy on the ears. "It's All So New To Me" is his daydream song right after he decides to adopt her, and the more upbeat "Curly Top" is a surprise for her. Discovering him for the wonderful actor and singer he is really is all so new to me. Was the above review useful to you? 6 out of 9 people found the following review useful: Warms the heart from Canada 9 September 2001 Just an all-round charming musical film that shows little Shirley at her best.

She sparkles, sings and dances, and has some amusing moments no one can resist, as in "Oh my goodness!" when she gives us a quizzical look. The story opens at the orphanage with Elizabeth Blair (Shirley Temple) as an orphan along with her older sister Mary (Rochelle Hudson). The cute youngster comes to the attention of a visiting wealthy beneficiary of the orphanage, Edward Morgan (John Boles), who can't seem to put her out of his mind after meeting her and eventually he arranges to adopt her but she's not to be parted from her older sister, Mary, so both are accepted. Lovely Mary is so appreciative of their good fortune that Edward becomes captivated by her charms also, and soon love grows between them but unspoken. Enter young Jimmie (Maurice Murphy) who's intent on getting engaged to Mary and succeeds, but how will it end? Arthur Treacher is amusing with his formal butler ways and adds to the fun, particularly the kitchen scene. I think that after "The Little Princess" this one is my next favorite of all Shirley's movies. Very enjoyable, uplifting and heartwarming. Was the above review useful to you?

2 out of 2 people found the following review useful: "Animal Crackers In My Soup" from Buffalo, New York 29 July 2014 Shirley Temple is at the top of her adorable moppet game in Curly Top as she becomes the catalyst that gets her and her older sister Rochelle Hudson out of an orphanage and married to a rich man. Cinderella never had it better. Shirley and Rochelle's parents were killed in an accident and Rochelle promised them as they were dying that she and Shirley would not be separated. She even stayed on at the orphanage to cook and clean after she became an adult. Prince Charming who looks a lot like John Boles is captivated by Shirley when she sings one of the songs most identified with her Animal Crackers In My Soup. He's inherited a ton of money and is the newest member of the orphanage's board of directors. Boles brings them to his dream house with aunt Esther Dale, butler Arthur Treacher, and cook Billy Gilbert. Sounds like a dream house to me. All that's missing in this Cinderella story is a coach that turns back into a pumpkin.

Even at my age I have to admit to being charmed by Shirley and her singing and dancing and all around sunny disposition. Curly Top ranks as one of her best films and holds up well for today's audience. Was the above review useful to you? 2 out of 2 people found the following review useful: Perhaps a bit too cute... from Bradenton, Florida 19 July 2013 "Curly Top" is an enjoyable film--as are most of Shirley Temple's films. And, while I do recommend it, the film cannot be counted among her very best even if it did feature one of her most famous songs, "Animal Crackers". The film begins with Shirley living in a stuffy orphanage. Her precocious ways are NOT appreciated by the head mistress, but the chairman of the board of directors, Edward Morgan (John Boles,) is instantly captivated with her charms (as was most of America at the time!). His wanting to adopt her was not at all surprising--but his insistence that he was acting as an agent for a rich benefactor never really made sense*.

As for Shirley, she wants to be adopted but declines, as she doesn't want to be separated from her sister (Rochelle Hudson) who works doing menial work at the orphanage. When Morgan hears of this, he agrees to take both (though the sister is about 19--which makes it all a bit odd!) and takes them to his home--but still not divulging that HE was their new benefactor. Later, when Morgan falls in love with the older sister, things get complicated! Throughout most of the film, Shirley is simply adorable--perhaps too adorable. I have a VERY high tolerance for her sweetness, but here she seemed a bit less of a person and more of a performing machine. This is because she sings a few too many songs (one of which is HEAVILY scripted and choreographed) and too often she seemed to mug for the camera--definitely NOT typical of most of her vehicles. Simply put her saying "Oh my goodness" all the time eventually wore thin--though she was still, without question, quite adorable. Overall, I did like the film--even with the way they used Shirley's character.

But, the film (even apart from Shirley), had too much singing (Hudson's number was very weak and Boles' voice was too thin by today's standards), the plot was thin and made little sense as well as the idea of a man taking that much interest in Shirley did, by today's standards, seem a bit creepy. But, as I said, it was good overall due to Shirley's charm. *This film is a re-working of the old novel "Daddy Long Legs" (which was also a play and Mary Pickford vehicle). While the plot worked fine around the turn of the century, by 1935 it was quite dated. Was the above review useful to you? Little Miss Fix-It takes care of everybody's problems. 5 December 2011 *** This review may contain spoilers *** When Shirley Temple takes over in curing everybody's woes, they stay fixed. Late depression era audiences couldn't get enough of this adorable moppet, and for good reason. She put a face on President Roosevelt's New Deal.

If a heavyset old lady (Marie Dressler), an aging vamp (Mae West) and an adorable little girl (Shirley) could dominate the box office of Hollywood during different years of the 30's, all could be right in the world. Temple is a lovable orphaned tot whose older sister (Rochelle Hudson) has professed never to be separated from her. When one of the orphanages' trustees (John Boles) takes an interest in Temple, he becomes her secret benefactor, a la "Daddy Long Legs". It's obvious that one of the situations she cures is bringing together Hudson and Boles. In the supporting cast are such dependable character actors as Esther Dale (as Boles' aunt), Arthur Treacher (as, what else?, their butler), Rafaela Ottiano (as the initially chilly but ultimately kind orphanage manager), Jane Darwell (as her chipper assistant), and Etienne Girardot (as the overly staid head trustee). Temple, Boles and Hudson all sing, but it is Temple's "Animal Crackers in My Soup" that will become the hit. She sings another song where she ages up to an old lady that is nicely done.

A nice comical exchange between Temple and Ottiano involving a duck is one of the classic wisecracks of all time. That's what makes Temple so much fun in the way she deals with authoritarian adults. Like "Kids are People Too" years later, you never know just what she's going to say or do. It seems that much of the character of Little Orphan Annie in the musical "Annie", was taken from this, especially Temple's repetition of "Oh, My Goodness". Ottiano is perhaps the only actress in Hollywood history who had a character in a Broadway musical, "Grand Hotel", changed to her name after she originated the part in the movie with a different name for the character. Was the above review useful to you?

Page 1 of 2: Shirley Temple: Hollywood's little miracle who grew up a real person | Film | The Guardian Shirley Temple Shirley Temple: Hollywood's little miracle who grew up a real person Her films enchanted strife-hit US audiences, and unlike so many child stars to come, she made a diplomatic transition to adulthood Tuesday 11 February 2014 08.30 EST First published on Tuesday 11 February 2014 08.30 EST Close This article is 2 years old In the grim years of the Depression and the poverty-stricken 1930s, America took to its heart a lovable, curly-haired little girl who looked every bit as vulnerable as they felt, but who with the help of her pals and tender good-hearted grownups would put her best foot forward and surely win through in the end. This was Shirley Temple , who in that decade became one of the biggest stars in the world — her career and attractions shrewdly nurtured by the formidable 20th Century Fox studio chief Darryl F Zanuck, for whom Temple became a singing-and-dancing, ringleted cash calf.

She also achieved fame as a striking, almost unique example of how a child star graduates gracefully from the juvenile-lead status that messes with so many actors' heads. Shirley Temple didn't twerk. She became America's representative to the UN, and later ambassador to both Ghana and Czechoslovakia — although these public-service ambitions grew out of an uneasy adventure in television in her 20s. She sensed that, out of childhood, she was like Esther Williams out of a swimming pool: not really a star. But nonetheless she had style, self-possession, a brand-recognition factor and a capacity for public performance, and sensed that this could be parlayed into a career in politics. Her movies were saccharine adventures in which this poor little thing would face something awful but show indomitable perkiness: she was a Kid without any Chaplin to provide dramatic or comic corrective to the sugary sentiment. In Bright Eyes (1934), she achieved almost household-deity status in the United States: the movie was conceived specifically for her. Temple played sweet little orphan girl Shirley, nicknamed "bright eyes".

The movie played brilliantly and mercilessly on the audience's protective instincts and offered them the sensational song: On The Good Ship Lollipop , a sugary lullaby about "sailing" through the air to a longed-for world of candy. "But if you eat too much — Ooh! Ooh! — you'll awake with a tummy ache!" Hungry Americans could only dream about having so much candy. At just six years old, Temple delivered that number with eerie accomplishment, like an alien from the Planet Professional, to adult actors who had to wear fixed grins. She had a mesmerically precocious control of pace and tone: calmly, jauntily unhurried and unselfconscious with a tiny, gulpy crack on the higher notes. Temple's other keynote movie came a year later with Curly Top (1935) in which she plays Elizabeth, a little girl who is in an orphanage — but of course — where her attractive grownup sister works in the kitchen. A wealthy trustee of the orphanage takes a kindly shine to Elizabeth, and while making moves to adopt her, falls in love with her older sister.

It was in this film that Temple gave the world her other legendary song, Animal Crackers In My Soup: singing in the orphanage about finding these crackers in the way she finds something to be cheerful about in her tough life — making the best of things. Reading on mobile? Watch Shirley Temple sing Animal Crackers In My Soup here In her early 20s, Temple quit the movies, sensing that she could never have that electric stardom she had as a little girl, and her cutesy mannerisms looked uncomfortable as she had neared and entered adolescence. And it was due to this issue that Temple had Hollywood history's most famous run-in with a film critic, and not just any film critic.

In 1937, when Temple was nine years old, Graham Greene reviewed her film Wee Willie Winkie in the now defunct Night and Day magazine: "Her admirers – middle-aged men and clergymen – respond to her dubious coquetry, to the sight of her well-shaped and desirable little body, packed with enormous vitality, only because the safety curtain of story and dialogue drops between their intelligence and their desire." 20th Century Fox sued for libel, claiming that Greene had implied that the studio had deliberately marketed the movie in this unwholesome way – and won. It seems possible that Greene's trip to Mexico, which spawned his novel The Power and the Glory and began before the trial, was hastened so that, being in a country with no extradition arrangement with Britain, he could avoid a prison sentence for criminal libel. As it was, the civil libel fine effectively destroyed the magazine and the matter ended there. The Temple/Greene case is interesting in that it is an example of how a particularly lofty or "literary" strain of film criticism is still inclined to mock or patronise Hollywood, or use it as the raw material for jokes or provocation. But Hollywood has teeth.

And Greene wasn't the last writer to discover that Britain's libel laws provide rich pickings for wealthy and powerful celebrities. Shirley Temple's movie persona was a kind of gawky cousin to the Elizabeth Taylor of National Velvet or indeed the Julie Andrews of The Sound of Music: adorable, sweet-natured, with grownup accomplishments but sexless and artless — and utterly at home in showbusiness. To have done so well at such at extraordinarily early age, but extricated herself from the hothouse world of child-stardom with such success, was a type of miracle. More on Shirley Temple Shirley Temple : Animal Crackers In My Soup Extended Version - YouTube Shirley Temple : Animal Crackers In My Soup Extended Version Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. The interactive transcript could not be loaded. Loading... Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Uploaded on Mar 3, 2008 Extended version of the musical video of the film Curly Top.

Category Shirley Temple: 5 Essential Musical Performances From 'Good Ship Lollipop' to 'Animal Crackers in My Soup' (Video) Also read: Shirley Temple Dead at 85 These musical diversions cemented Temple’s status as one of the brightest stars of her day, an actress whose popularity eclipsed that of Clark Gable and Greta Garbo. She embodied pluck and confidence at a time of economic hardship and uncertainty. In honor of Temple’s contributions to film, TheWrap takes a look at some of her most enduring musical numbers — essential performances one and all. On the Good Ship Lollipop Perhaps no song is more synonymous with Temple than this candy-coated ditty from 1934’s “Bright Eyes.” The number was reportedly choreographed by Temple and finds her charming passengers on a taxing airplane. It’s sweet enough to make any stewardess forget to have travelers return their seats and tray tables to their upright positions. Animal Crackers in My Soup Temple is the world’s happiest orphan in 1935’s “Curly Top.” She rallies the rest of the kids at the orphanage with her mugging ode to the virtues of kid-friendly food in this spirited number.

Its influence continued long after the film was released, getting shout outs in later work by Barbra Streisand and The Muppets. Stair Dance The tapping feet of Temple and Bill “Bojangles” Robinson are the main source of music in this memorable stair dance from 1935’s “The Little Colonel.” The racial politics of this antebellum confection are iffy, but the two stars’ talent is undeniable. Oh My Goodness Temple showed that money can’t buy happiness in 1936’s “Poor Little Rich Girl.” Her neglected heiress confides to her doll collection about her intense feelings of loneliness. They, in turn, come to life. It’s a feat of cinematic wizardry that was dazzling in its day. The best special effect, however, may have been Temple’s mega-watt smile. Magic Wooden Shoes This Alpine infused number finds Temple decked out in Swiss attire, windmills whirring in the background as she tap dances in some pretty intimidating clogs. The number is a fantasy, but “Heidi,” the 1937 hit that features “Magic Wooden Shoes,” is notable for being more grounded in reality and genuine emotion than other Temple vehicles.

Odd to say about Temple, but it may be her most mature work. Show Comments Shirley Temple - IMDb IMDb Actress | Soundtrack | Writer Shirley Temple was easily the most popular and famous child star of all time. She got her start in the movies at the age of three and soon progressed to super stardom. Shirley could do it all: act, sing and dance and all at the age of five! Fans loved her as she was bright, bouncy and cheerful in her films and they ultimately bought millions of ... See full bio » Born: a list of 49 people created 06 Dec 2011 a list of 31 people created 14 Apr 2012 a list of 32 people created 28 Oct 2013 a list of 29 people created 28 Dec 2014 a list of 25 people created 10 Jul 2015 Do you have a demo reel? Add it to your IMDbPage How much of Shirley Temple's work have you seen?

User Polls Heidi Heidi (1937) Shirley Temple's Storybook Herself - Narrator / Herself - Hostess / Christopher Robin's Mother / Emily Winters / Floretta / Gerande / Gillian / Herself / Herself - Host / Herself - Storyteller / Jo March Bhaer / Katrina Van Tassel / Narrator / Phoebe Pyncheon / Polly Baker / Princess Irene / Princess Ozma / The Little Mermaid / Tip (1958-1961) 2015 Ray Donovan (TV Series) (performer - 1 episode) - The Kalamazoo (2015) ...

(performer: "On the Good Ship Lollipop" - uncredited) 2008 Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical Treasure (TV Movie documentary) (performer: "Wot Cher!" - uncredited) 1997 Hidden Hollywood: Treasures from the 20th Century Fox Film Vaults (TV Movie documentary) (performer: "At the Codfish Ball" (uncredited), "On the Good Ship Lollipop" (uncredited), "Animal Crackers in My Soup" (uncredited), "Hop, Skip, Jump and Slide") 1995 The Crossing Guard (performer: "Good Ship Lollipop") 1986 Living Seas (TV Movie) (performer: "At the Codfish Ball") 1985 That's Dancing! (Documentary) (performer: "Organ Grinder's Swing") 1970 Myra Breckinridge (performer: "You Gotta S-M-I-L-E to Be H-A-Double-P-Y", "On the Good Ship Lollipop" - uncredited) - Babes in Toyland (1960) ...

(performer: "Toyland", "Floretta") 1947 Honeymoon (performer: "Ven Aqui", "I Love Geraniums") 1944 Since You Went Away (performer: "Happy Birthday to You" (1893) - uncredited) 1941 Kathleen (performer: "Around the Corner" (1941), "Row, Row, Your Boat" or "The Old Log Hut" (1852) (uncredited)) 1940 Young People ("I Wouldn't Take A Million" (1940), uncredited) / (performer: "Fifth Avenue" (1940), "Tra-La-La-La" (1940), "Young People" (1940), "On the Beach at Waikiki" (1915), "Baby Take a Bow" (1934) - uncredited) 1939 Susannah of the Mounties (performer: "I'll Teach You to Waltz") 1939 The Little Princess (performer: "The Fantasy", "Wot Cher!" (1891)

 - uncredited) 1938 Just Around the Corner (performer: "This Is a Happy Little Ditty" (1938), "I Love to Walk in the Rain" (1938) - uncredited) 1938 Little Miss Broadway (performer: "Be Optimistic" (1938), "How Can I Thank You?" (1938), "We Should Be Together" (1938), "If All the World Were Paper" (1938), "Swing Me an Old Fashioned Song" (1938) - uncredited) 1938 Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm (performer: "An Old Straw Hat", "Come and Get Your Happiness", "On the Good Ship Lollipop", "Animal Crackers in My Soup", "When I'm with You", "Oh My Goodness", "Goodnight, My Love", "Parade of the Wooden Soldiers") 1937 Stand-In (performer: "On the Good Ship Lollipop" (1934) - uncredited) 1937 Heidi (performer: "In Our Little Wooden Shoes" (1937),

 "Holy God, We Praise Thy Name" (1774), "Silent Night" (1818) - uncredited) 1937 Wee Willie Winkie (performer: "Auld Lang Syne" (1788) - uncredited) 1936 Stowaway (performer: "Goodnight, My Love" (1936), "You Gotta S-M-I-L-E To Be H-A-Double-P-Y" (1936), "That's What I Want for Christmas" (1935) (uncredited)) 1936 Dimples (performer: "The Gospel Train", "Hey, What Did the Blue Jay Say?" (1936), "He Was a Dandy" (1936), "Picture Me Without You" (1936), "Dixie-anna" (1936) - uncredited) 1936 Poor Little Rich Girl (performer: "When I'm with You" (1936), "Oh My Goodness" (1936), "You've Gotta Eat Your Spinach, Baby"

 (1936), "But Definitely" (1936), "Buy a Bar of Barry's" (1936), "Military Man" (1936), "Peck's Theme" (1936) - uncredited) 1936 Captain January (lyrics: "Chi mi freno in tal momento?" (1835) - uncredited) / (performer: "At the Codfish Ball" (1936), "The Right Somebody to Love" (1936), "Early Bird" (1936), "Asleep in the Deep" (1897) (uncredited), "Chi mi freno in tal momento?" (1835) (uncredited)) 1935 The Littlest Rebel ("Polly Wolly Doodle" (1880), uncredited) / (music: "Believe Me, If All Those Endearing Young Charms" (1808) - uncredited) / (performer: "Polly Wolly Doodle" (1880), "Believe Me, If All Those Endearing Young Charms" (1808),

 " (I Wish I Was in) Dixie's Land" (1860) - uncredited) 1935 Curly Top (performer: "Animal Crackers in My Soup" (1935), "When I Grow Up" (1935), "Curly Top" (1935) - uncredited) 1935 Our Little Girl (1935, (performer: "Lullaby to a Doll", uncredited) 1935 The Little Colonel (performer: "Love's Young Dream", "My Old Kentucky Home" (1853) - uncredited) 1934 Bright Eyes (performer: "On the Good Ship Lollipop" (1934) - uncredited) 1934 Now and Forever (performer: "The World Owes Me a Living" - uncredited) 1934 Baby Take a Bow (performer: "On Account-a I Love You" (1934) - uncredited) 1934 Little Miss Marker (performer: "Laugh You Son of a Gun" (1934) - uncredited)

Question: In which of her films did Shirley Temple sing Animal Crackers in my Soup?
Answer: Curly Top